Origin
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Johnston, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
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Johnston, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Johnston, OH covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 422, Greenville Road Northwest, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Route 422. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Johnston, OH covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 422 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
|
SR 10
Take the ramp onto SR 10 toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 156
Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
8
13.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleveland, OH and Johnston, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Warren.
Toledo
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
Warren
13.9 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 480N
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 422 | 23.9 mi | 32m |
| Greenville Road Northwest | 13 mi | 18m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Greenville Road Northeast | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Nash Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Madison Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Route 422
— 23.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Johnston, OH.
1
Start on Frankfort Avenue
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
339 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Superior Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 6; US 20
503 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Roadway
5
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto SR 10
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 10
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 77; SR 10
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 156
Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 480
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 422 East: Warren
14
Merge onto US 422
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Route 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto SR 88; SR 168; SR 528
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto SR 88
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Nash Road
17
Continue on SR 88
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Road Northwest
18
Continue on SR 88
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
19
Continue on SR 88
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Greenville Road Northwest
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 88
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
Greenville Road Northeast
21
Continue on SR 88
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Greenville Road Northeast
22
Turn right onto SR 193
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Youngstown Kingsville Road
23
Arrive at destination
SR 193
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Cleveland, OH · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johnston, OH
The final approach into Johnston, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.21 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.96 | $23.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Johnston, OH
Afternoon in Johnston on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Aurora, OH
31 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Johnston, OH covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 422, Greenville Road Northwest, Outerbelt South Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from Cleveland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cleveland, OH and Johnston, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Warren.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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